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Todd Luther

Residential Faculty - Geology

Program Director:

Physical Science

Office: PS 15 - Room: PS214

480-461-7505

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Online
  
Online
Online

Feel free to send me an email through Canvas at anytime. Those emails are forwarded to my phone. I will respond promptly.

Classes Taught

Summer 2025

GLG101IN Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth 4 Credits

Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16327

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16327 must also register for .

16328

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025

Class Started

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16328 must also register for .

Fall 2025

GLG101IN Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth 4 Credits

Introduction to Earth's materials, surface and internal geologic processes, plate tectonics and geologic time. Includes practical experience in rock and mineral identification, topographic maps, and applied problems in geology. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23452
Dobson Campus

PS113 - Geology Lab

In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

13 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Class 23452 Course fee will be used to provide the required Geology lab manual for this course.

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 23452 must also register for .

23456

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

1 of 26
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 23456 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 23456 must also register for .

23453
Dobson Campus

PS110 - Geology Lab

In-Person
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
Mo
10:30 AM – 1:10 PM

Open

15 of 26
Seats Available

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 23453 must also register for .

23457

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

1 of 26
Seats Available

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 23457 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 23457 must also register for .

GLG110IN Geological Disasters and the Environment 4 Credits

Acquaints students with the use and importance of geological studies as they apply to the interactions between people and the Earth. Includes geological processes and hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and landslides. Examines environmental impact and use of mineral and energy resources. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24698
Dobson Campus

PS 114

Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
08/27/2025 – 12/19/2025
We
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

12 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 24698 must also register for .

23458

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 23458 must also register for .

24699
Dobson Campus

PS 114

Hybrid In-Person
Lab
08/27/2025 – 12/19/2025
We
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

12 of 24
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24699 must also register for .

23459

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 23459 must also register for .

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